B condoms is a unique, African American-focused condom company with a social mission: While it sells condoms to make a living, it also partners with organizations to distribute its condoms for free. These "condoms with a conscience" rival many brands in quality -- and they're vegan friendly.

Bringing Sexy Back to HIV Prevention
With sex-positive parties and steamy YouTube videos, a group in Philadelphia takes a hot, fun tack on HIV prevention for the LGBT community, particularly men of color. Will it help turn the tide of transmission in one of the hardest-hit cities in the U.S.?

Love and Relationships, Positive Style
Ah, love: It's exhilarating, it's fun, it's challenging, it's terrifying -- and when you're living with HIV, it can get even more complicated. We asked our community for thoughts and advice on love, relationships, disclosure, dating and where to look for that special someone.

Dating a Positive Guy
(A recent post from the "Relationships and Dating" board)

"I have been seeing a guy for a couple weeks now. He just let me know that he is HIV+. The last thing I wanted to do was react negatively because I was so thankful that he was comfortable telling me. He informed me that he is taking his meds, and that he is currently 'undetectable.' He asked if I had any questions, but at the moment I didn't. Now that it's been a few days I think I have just come to the realization about how little I know about HIV/AIDS. I understand that condoms are the first thing people think of for prevention, but what other precautions should we take?"

"During President Obama's State of the Union address, those of us living with HIV waited for a renewed sense of vigor and determination, marking a move toward a CURE for HIV/AIDS. Sadly, in the end, it was a vague phrase that seemed like a disingenuous attempt to court voters."

"There is no greater feeling or power than to be able to stand up to your fears, to not be kidnapped by your illness," says AIDS activist Kevin Maloney. He's the driving force behind an inspiring new campaign to fight HIV stigma -- one that relies on you to make the difference!

Your pharmacist and pharmacy play a critical role in keeping you adherent with your HIV meds, guarding against drug-drug interactions and advocating on your behalf. Take a look at these steps to finding a pharmacy that's just the right fit.

"These are powerful drugs, yet we currently live in a country where prescription medications for pain, anxiety, depression, etc., have created the largest cohort of drug dependent adults in U.S. history. ... I take HIV meds and pain relievers daily because, for me, they save my life and enable me to hold down a job, a relationship, the ability to exercise and to function."

Marcia Dorsey got a good education and a good job; never drank or did drugs; and stayed in one monogamous relationship for many years. After being diagnosed with HIV, she first asked herself, "Why me?" But after educating herself about the virus, she began to say, "Well, why not me?"

Starting Your Journey With HIV (Video)
"As a 27-year HIV survivor and research advocate, it amazes me how many people make uninformed choices due to lack of direction and support," Nelson Vergel says. "I decided to ... describe the most important things that every newly diagnosed person should know." His video is available in both English and Spanish.

"HIV is a swamp. Condoms drain it only part of the way," AIDS advocate Jim Pickett says. He is part of a vanguard of activists who feel that condoms just aren't enough as an HIV prevention tool for people who have anal sex -- but that a new option in development could make a huge difference.

Your Mother Liked It Bareback
"Whenever a new study of gay men is released showing that we are having bareback sex, the arbiters of sexual conduct ... decry this shameful, shocking, murderous behavior," Mark S. King writes. "I really wish that people would put down their smelling salts and try to understand the reasons why."